Chinese Fried Breaded Shrimp with dipping sauce

INGREDIENTS:

24 lg. shrimp

1 c. flour

3 tsp. baking powder

1 c. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg, beaten

1 c. ice water

2 tsp. vegetable oil

peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying

DIPPING SAUCE

3 tbsp dark soy sauce

3 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp caster sugar

1 tbsp chili oil

2 spring onions, finely shredded

STEPS:

· Remove shell and devein the prawns, leave tail intact.

· In a mixing bowl put flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Beat in egg, water and oil to make a batter.

· Coat prawns with batter.

· Heat pan over medium heat and add oil.

· Fry prawns until golden brown then put it in the plate

· For the sauce: mix soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, chili oil and spring onions and mix it. Put it in a bowl and serve it with the prawns.

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